‘The UK Government’s own models show fluoridation could shave millions off the bill for extracting kids’ teeth in hospitals,’ the BDA’s health and science chair, Russ Ladwa, said.

‘Sadly cash-strapped councils have been given no support to even consider the single most cost-effective intervention.

‘Councillors have a responsibility not to peddle myths or “alternative facts”.

‘Fluoridation is a proven method of reducing the huge burden of childhood decay.

‘Yes, town hall accountants lack resources, but they must not use that as basis to misrepresent a clear scientific consensus.

‘If Hull waves a white flag it will be a victory for the professional doom mongers, that will only discourage communities across England from exploring proposals that could save hundreds of thousands of children and adults from needless pain and distress.

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If the fluoridation issue went to trial by jury. A jury with no previous knowledge or involvement in the dental profession the verdict would be no to fluoridation. I've turned people who had thought fluoride was good into active members opposed to fluoridation.I've never known anyone against fluoridation become pro-fluoride.